Espada Nature Park Master Plan

The San Antonio River Authority and Texas A&M University at San Antonio selected Dunaway to create a Master Plan for the 379.61-acre Espada Tract south of Mission Espada in San Antonio, Texas. Along with Dunaway’s GIS Team, the planning + landscape architecture team evaluated the site for its opportunities while restoring and protecting the history of the site. Located along the San Antonio River, the site presented unique challenges of steep topography and large floodplain areas. Despite these challenges, a concept plan for the park was finalized between the River Authority, Texas A&M-San Antonio, and Dunaway – preserving the parks natural state while also providing amenities for visitors such as trails, fishing, outdoor classrooms, and river overlooks. This concept was presented to the public and received widespread approval. An opinion of probable cost and implementation recommendations were also provided, along with the Master Plan to the San Antonio River Authority.